Sunday, April 20, 2014

The Significance Of The Resurrection: 21 Reasons


My beloved, today we celebrate our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who has risen from the dead 2000 years ago. 
"He has risen! He has risen, indeed!"
This is a very significant day - not simply just for Christians - for Christ. The entire Bible points to this important moment. The Old Testament forth-tell this event. The New Testament (after the Gospels) points back to this event, and points toward the future hope that Christians have with Christ. 

I'm going to provide a list of verses and reasons (not exhaustive) that shows why this day is significant.
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What Is The Significance?
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The Significance Of The Resurrection Is That:

  1. The Faith Of The Saints Is Not Futile (1 Corinthians 15:17)
  2. The Faith Of The Saints Is Real (1 Corinthians 15:14)
  3. There Is Forgiveness of Sin (1 Corinthians 15:17)
  4. True Followers Of Jesus Christ Are Not False Witnesses (1 Corinthians 15:15)
  5. The Saints Can Have Hope (1 Corinthians 15:18-19)
  6. The Saints Will Be United With Christ In A Resurrection Like His (Romans 6:5; 2 Corinthians 4:14)
  7. The Saints Are Made Alive By God Together With Christ (Ephesians 2:4-5)
  8. Whether dead in Christ Or Alive At His Coming, The Saints Will Receive A Glorified Bodies. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
  9. The Saints Will Avoid The Future Wrath (1 Thessalonians 1:10)
  10. The Saints Have A Good News To Proclaim To The World (Acts; Matthew 28:28-20)
  11. Christ's Resurrection Was Physical (Luke 24:36-43)
  12. Christ's Prophecy Has Been Fulfilled (Luke 18:13)
  13. Christ Poured Out The Holy Spirit (Acts 2:32-33)
  14. Christ Is Victorious Over Sin and Death (1 Corinthians 15:56)
  15. Christ Will Never Die Again (Romans 6:9)
  16. Death Will Be Completely Defeated (1 Corinthians 15:26; Revelations 20:14)
  17. Satan Is Crushed And Will Be In The Lake Of Fire Along With His Followers (Genesis 3:15; Romans 16:20; 1 John 3:8; Hebrews 2:14; Colossians 2:15; Revelations 20:7-15)
  18. Christ Is Glorified And Highly Exalted (Philippians 2:9-11)
  19. Christ Is Seated At The Right Hand Of The Father (Ephesians 1:20; Acts 2:33)
  20. Christ Will Make All Things New (Revelations 21:5)
  21. Christ Will Get His Bride (Ephesians 5:25-27; Revelations 19:6-10)
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SONGS
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This day needs to be celebrated with joyful singing for our triumphal Lord and Savior! 
  • Christ the Lord is Risen Today (Good Hymn)
  • Happy Day
  • Mighty To Save
  • Because He Lives
  • My Redeemer Lives
  • All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name
  • Crown Him With Many Crowns


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